Denise Van Nostran - Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: 843.470.6020
Fax: 843.470-6027
Email: Denise Van Nostran
For Massage Therapy student appointments call 843-470-6020
THE CAREER
Massage Therapy is a branch of complementary health care that works to improve health and well-being through the hands-on manipulation of muscles and other soft tissues of the body. The Massage Therapy program prepares students to function competently as professional massage therapists in a variety of settings. Successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, including coursework and supervised clinical practice, makes students eligible for the National Certification Examination, a requirement for South Carolina State Licensure.
CAREER OPTIONS
Licensed Massage Therapists work in a variety of settings. Nationally, approximately 56% of massage therapists work in their own homes, rented offices or on-call in their clients' homes; 22% work in spas, resorts, salons or similar venues; 12% work onsite in corporate offices, health food stores or other business locations; 10% work in medical settings. Massage therapists can work in full-time or part-time positions, and the average annual income for massage therapists is $23,000. Earnings can increase substantially with time and experience.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
TCL offers a 720 hour, three-semester, 31 Credit Hour training program for Massage Therapy. A certificate in Massage Therapy is awarded upon successful completion of the program. All Massage Therapy credit hours must be in-class with supervised instruction; distance learning may not be applied to this program.
ADMISSIONS
Applicants interested in Massage Therapy begin by applying to the college through the admissions office. For more information regarding how to enroll in TCL's Massage Therapy Program, contact Denise Van Nostran at 843.470.6020.
Become a Licensed Massage Therapist
Therapeutic massage relieves pain, reduces stress and provides the nourishing benefits of touch for mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to serve students and the community by preparing highly skilled massage practitioners to enter this fast-growing field. Students receive hands-on classroom instruction in the following areas:
- Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
- Swedish Massage Principles and Practice
- Deep Tissue Therapy and Clinical Massage
- Body Mechanics and Injury Prevention for the Therapist
- Asian Massage Concepts and Modalities
- Aromatherapy and Spa Treatments
- Reflexology
- Myofascial Release Therapy
- Chair Massage
- Sports Massage
- Pregnancy Massage
- Client Consultation and Assessment
- Professional Ethics
- Business Practices & Marketing
- Laws & Regulations
- Supervised Student Clinics plus Professional Internships
Regular TCL tuition rates apply to Massage Therapy classes based on credit hours. Financial Aid and grants, including South Carolina State Lottery Tuition Assistance may be applied to this program. Contact the Financial Assistance Office at 843.525.8337.
Helpful Links:
NCBTMB – National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
South Carolina Dept. of Labor, Licensing and Regulation for Massage Therapy
AMTA – American Massage Therapy Association
ABMP – Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
